The pattern for this crochet twin set is from Patons Book 1318 Vintage Charm: Archive patterns from the 40’s to the 70’s, a pattern booklet I purchased from Spotlight (Singapore). I was initially tempted to make an identical one using pink yarn that is similar to the one used in the book, but I couldn’t find anything suitable in Spotlight. Every pink ball of yarn I found in the shop was wool, and wool is icky for hot and humid Singapore. Fortunately, I was shopping with a friend and she persuaded me to pick this sunny pastel yellow acrylic instead. I know, acrylic ain’t the best substitute but where do I find cool cotton yarn in Singapore!?

Fibre aside, this colour was a great recommendation! I am glad that I listened to my friend and didn’t submit to my 16 year old mini-me on the left shoulder that screams for anything in cotton pink.

This crochet twin set has turned out to be such a lovely addition to my capsule wardrobe for the months of March and April so far. Matching twin sets are the best for people (like me) who are trying to expand their vintage/vintage-inspired outfit repertoire without hurting the wallet, wardrobe, or world. *insert twin heart emoji*

It’s been a long time since I made a scarf. Actually, it’s been a long time since I made any knitted or crochet objects, really. And by a long time, I mean a looooong time. To be honest, I don’t think I have ever posted a knitted/crochet project here? Shame on me who previously had a blog called “because she started knitting“.

This is long overdue project, a birthday gift that was promised to my friend over a year ago. Ah, better late than never.

I whipped up this bacon and egg scarf on my own without following a specific crochet bacon and eggs scarf pattern out on the Internet. There are tons of versions out there and all you need to do is type “bacon and eggs scarf” into Google to get inspired. So, unfortunately, I have no pattern to share. All I can say is that this pattern was made using about 9 balls of yarn (x 4 red, x 3 beige, x 1 yellow, x 1 white), 5 days of recuperation at home from wisdom teeth removal, and 2 seasons of 2 Broke Girls.

I cannot remember the last time I crocheted something for myself. This is a pot of purple flowers which I crocheted for a friend last year. I was meant to attend her wedding in Sydney, but things didn’t work out and I didn’t end up flying back to Sydney for the wedding…

Long story short – this is something I made for a friend called Iris. I like to imagine that those purple flowers are actually irises…

If you like this, you can check out the crochet pattern that is available for free on the Lion Brand website here. And, as usual, I didn’t follow the pattern fully. I was meant to make crochet green leaves for the plant too, but I figured I wouldn’t have the space. I was right – I didn’t end up using a couple of flowers! I made brooches with those leftover flowers.

Also, I was meant to sew the flowers on the potted plant. But why go through the trouble when I have a glue gun sitting in my drawer?

Purple flowers

The pot

The filled pot

This quick and easy project reminded me of how much I used to love making crochet flowers. I should start knitting and crocheting more often again. And now, I think I am going to have a quick look at all the vintage crochet and knitting patterns I have collected over the years and start a new project… x